UFO sighted by police in Marinette, Wisconsin

Summary

In March 1966, a Marinette police officer spotted an unidentified flying object moving unpredictably at high altitude. The object had rotating red and green lights and other colors, and appeared to move up, down, sideways, backward, and forward. The officer saw it along with a firefighter and other bystanders after leaving church. Due to the lack of clear reporting procedures, the officer contacted an officer in the Civil Air Patrol for guidance. The information provided was sparse, leading to the conclusion that there was insufficient data for evaluation.

The case was forwarded to the Wing Commander for reporting according to Air Force regulations. The Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol was notified, but the testimony did not provide enough details for further investigation. This incident reflects the confusion and lack of structure at the time for handling UFO reports, often resulting in incomplete records that were difficult to assess.